VUSIRIKAYA THOKKU/AMLA PICKLE

VUSIRIKAYA THOKKU is another variant of the gooseberry pickle. Indian gooseberry has copious health benefits. It is having richest source of Vitamin C. The fruit has an extremely sour and sharp taste. VUSIRIKAYA THOKKU -the way it is prepared, gives it a distinct taste, aroma and flavor of traditional Guntur style Andhra pickle. Once the gooseberries are cleaned and dry, they are cut into pieces and pickled with a combination of carefully selected and meticulously processed with a one-of-a-kind spice mix. Then the pickle is allowed to rest for a day or two for the gooseberries to absorb the ingredients. It goes well with Hot Rice with ghee, Curd Rice, Chapathis, Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma, Pongal, Uthappam and Bread. This spicy and sour pickle is a must in the list of options of several homes. The fruit is rich in antioxidants too! It has numerous medical and ayurvedic qualities.Usirikaya Thokku is a specialty, that we at Meenam Food Products take pride in carefully preparing in line with Andhra’s culinary tradition. Treat your taste-buds to the delightful and delicious Usirikaaya Thokku. Its exotic aroma will leave your mouth – watering! Acidity increases if Amla is consumed at night times. It may cause disturbed sleep. That is why it is not good to eat Amla at night times.